Paphiopedilum Double Deception (Paphiopedilum venustum × Paphiopedilum sukhakulii)

The orchid Paphiopedilum Double Deception is a hybrid in the Paphiopedilum genus. registered with the Royal Horticultural Society by J.Hanes in 1987. Registered parents are Paphiopedilum venustum × Paphiopedilum sukhakulii. The key influencing species of this hybrid are Paphiopedilum venustum (50.00% subgenus Sigmatopetalum section: SIgmatopetalum ) Paphiopedilum sukhakulii (50.00% subgenus Sigmatopetalum section: Planipetalum ) listed in order of their genetic contribution.